total u.s. retail sales increased 4.5% of the net same time. >> red box is looking to challenge to red envelope guys. >> red box, the ddt kiosk co. is launching a movie screening service to challenge net flicks. the news service will offer an unlimited streaming video plan that includes movies from warner brothers, and epix along with four night of dvd rentals, for $8 a month. the service will not include tv shows when it launches on an invitation only base by the end of the year. >> we will take a break is 5:11 a.m.. here is a live look at the bay bridge for tick traffic is moving well at the toll plaza and the ground is not terribly wet although we have scattered showers. we will get a full report with erica coming up on the =dj welcome back to the kron 4 morning news. >> new this morning. the first section of a spire that will ride atop the world trade center's tallest building is said to be lifted into place. this is one of 19 sections that-18 sections. going on top of one world trade center